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The Red Balloon (French: Le Ballon rouge) is a 1956 fantasy
short film, directed by French filmmaker Albert Lamorisse.
The thirty-four minute short, which follows the adventures
of a young boy who one day finds a sentient, mute, red
balloon, was filmed in the Menilmontant neighborhood of
Paris, France.
It won numerous awards, including an Oscar for Lamorisse for
writing the best original screenplay in 1956 and the Palme
d'Or for short films at Cannes. The film also became popular
with children and educators.
short film, directed by French filmmaker Albert Lamorisse.
The thirty-four minute short, which follows the adventures
of a young boy who one day finds a sentient, mute, red
balloon, was filmed in the Menilmontant neighborhood of
Paris, France.
It won numerous awards, including an Oscar for Lamorisse for
writing the best original screenplay in 1956 and the Palme
d'Or for short films at Cannes. The film also became popular
with children and educators.
Reviews
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WalkFaster
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February 18, 2022
Subject: My Balloon Buddy
Subject: My Balloon Buddy
I had completely forgotten just how hostile a society can be. Horrible children!
Reviewer:
fixitmanarizona
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September 10, 2020
Subject: Makes me want
Subject: Makes me want
...to stay away from Paris. Drab environment, mean boys with slingshots run the streets unchecked, and most of the adults don't seem to be very understanding. Then again maybe it's changed in the last 60 years, but probably for the worse, though...(Yes, I know that's not the purpose of the film.)
Reviewer:
Noah Hopkins
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July 24, 2018
Subject: Is this in the public domain or available for educators?
Subject: Is this in the public domain or available for educators?
It's great to see this short film again. I remember my pre-school teacher showing it to us in 1987, and I begged my mother to find it at the library soon after. Now I teach high school and I use the film to introduce basic film-making techniques and strategies for my students.
Reviewer:
Beforeyourtime
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March 27, 2011
Subject: A must have
Subject: A must have
I viewed this fantasy short back to the early '60s. It has stayed with me throughout my life. One of very few films that has this impact. Watch it once and it will stay with you as well. It is a masterpiece.
